Tower of David

ancient citadel in Walls of Jerusalem

31°46′34″N 35°13′40″E / 31.77611°N 35.22778°E / 31.77611; 35.22778

inside the citadel

The Tower of David (Hebrew: מגדל דוד, Migdal David, Arabic: برج داود, Burj Daud) is an ancient citadel located in Jaffa Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem. It was originally expanded during the 2nd century BC. It was destroyed and then rebuilt several times, in the Christian, Muslim, Mamluk and Ottoman periods in Jerusalem. Today the citadel is used for the History of Jerusalem Museum.

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